Ebru Marbling

To quote a certain quirky Englishman, “Now for something completely different.” Ebru marbling brushes and paint, ready to use It’s been a doozy of a year: launching a new business which has nothing to do with art, a subsequent hiatus in any sort of creating, and some in-depth self-discovery. I’m back at it creatively nowContinueContinue reading “Ebru Marbling”

Ersticken

With the arrival of Spring, has come the arrival of experimental new ideas to try out. My mind stretches out and warms up with the weather.This particular experiment begins with someone else’s artwork. Image 1. Sander on a vintage framed forest scene, artist and title unknown To whomever painted this 4’x2′ monochromatic landscape some 50-60ContinueContinue reading “Ersticken”

Waking Up

Since my last post, I’ve made several new pieces and shared them with the world. I’m particularly happy with this one, a combination of two of my favorite things…otherworldly themes and oil pastel. This one is an experiment in texture and lighting, a fun little throwback to some of my earlier fantasy work, and myContinueContinue reading “Waking Up”

“Finally”

mini rough draft of “Finally”, oil pastel on cardboard Is it my last piece of 2020, or my first of 2021? Starting in September, my latest oil pastel piece has kicked my butt, challenging every technical skill I’ve learned so far. It required the use of over 45 different pastels, multiple tools and untold hoursContinueContinue reading ““Finally””

Autumn Fire

Over the Fall/Winter seasons, I spend a good deal of time cooped up indoors, with hectic holidays looming and an excess of craft supplies lying about. So I craft. My holiday-themed items are easy and quick to create, and selling them can be tremendously satisfying. Now, though…the craft fairs are done, I’ve had a niceContinueContinue reading “Autumn Fire”